OpenAI has unveiled its Model Spec, which outlines its responsible and ethical approach to artificial intelligence (AI) development. The Model Spec provides guidelines for AI models, emphasizing principles such as benefiting humanity, complying with laws, and respecting creators and their rights. OpenAI stated that all its AI models, including GPT, Dall-E, and the upcoming Sora, will adhere to these guidelines.
The document serves as a reference for researchers and data labelers involved in reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF), a technique employed by OpenAI. Although the Model Spec has not yet been fully implemented, it draws from existing RLHF documentation, and efforts are underway to enable models to learn directly from it.
Key rules highlighted in the Model Spec include following developers’ instructions, adhering to laws, respecting privacy, and avoiding information hazards. The document also establishes default behaviors for AI models, such as assuming positive intentions, asking clarifying questions, and expressing uncertainty.
While the Model Spec is an important reference point, OpenAI emphasized that it will be accompanied by usage policies governing the API and ChatGPT product. The company plans to continuously update the Model Spec based on shared insights and stakeholder feedback. OpenAI’s commitment to responsible AI development ensures ethical and beneficial AI interactions.
